IBANforge vs Markbase

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms694866
P95 · ms22461568
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tier200 requests/month with a free API key; /v1/demo and /health are keylessFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished (200/month free quota)30 req/window · 29 remaining · resets 1783519324
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IBANforge vs Markbase: common questions

Which is more reliable, IBANforge or Markbase?

On our scheduled checks, IBANforge leads on measured uptime — IBANforge at 100% versus Markbase at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, IBANforge or Markbase?

IBANforge has the lower median latency in our checks — IBANforge responds in 694 ms versus Markbase at 866 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do IBANforge and Markbase need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IBANforge is callable with no signup, and Markbase is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IBANforge and Markbase from the browser?

Yes — both IBANforge and Markbase send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are IBANforge and Markbase free for commercial use?

IBANforge has unclear commercial terms, and Markbase has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.